Care Team Leader

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic healthcare team, specializing in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a team of support workers across the three units, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered to our service users.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? If so, we have an exciting role for you!

With the right training and support, you can help us to promote independence, choice, and inclusion. Every day you will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities and will fast become more that just their Support Worker, you will become their companion too. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading and managing a team of support workers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure the delivery of person-centred care.

Developing and implementing care plans, tailored to the individual needs of service users, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Building strong relationships with service users, their families, and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.

Providing hands-on support and assistance to service users, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.

Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Previous experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector, preferably working with individuals with learning disabilities.

A compassionate and empathetic nature, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including CQC standards.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Holdingham House is a specialist supported living service which has been developed to enable people with learning disabilities, including those with autism, physical disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that challenge to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential. This service aims to deliver individually designed care and support to enable people to lead independent, meaningful lives as active members of the community. We work in partnership with the people we support, their family and friends and will encourage their active involvement, ensuring their views and comments are listened to and acted upon.

Do you share our passion for making a difference every day? If you share our passion for making a difference, we can promise you a career environment that offers you fantastic benefits, recognition, and prospects. Apply today to find out more about becoming a Team Leader with Glenholme.

Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
28 days holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
Additional day holiday for your birthday
Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
Hastee Pay - withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want.
Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply) and Enrolment into our Pension scheme
Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and well-being.
Free Blue Light Card